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Once upon a time, trying to open the car door with both hands occupied was a nightmare. In the era of keyless entry, it’s simple. The keyless fob in your pocket communicates with the car and opens the door for you.
Auto Der rettende Luftsack So entstand der Airbag 1966 begann Mercedes mit der Entwicklung des Airbags. Hunderte Unfallversuche und mehr als 2500 Tests mit dem Aufprallschlitten später konnten die ersten Autos mit Airbag Ende 1980 ausgeliefert und das System Anfang 1981 in der S-Klasse (W 126) offiziell präsentiert werden. (Foto: Mercedes Benz AG/dpa-tmn) Airbags im Auto gehören zum Sicherheitsstandard. So wie man sie heute kennt, gehen die aufblasbaren Luftsäcke auf ein Patent von vor 50 Jahren zurück. serienreif wurden sie erst Jahre später. H...
Electric scooters have zero local emissions and are far quieter than their petrol-engined counterparts. — dpa It's never been easier to get around on two wheels and a battery, whether it’s a bike, a motorcycle or a motor scooter. The popularity of electric scooters has silently skyrocketed in many countries like no other form of transport over the past four or five years, thanks in part to their motors – almost silent compared to the deafening howls of their petrol counterparts. “This is not least due to the fact that these electric motor scooters, most of which come from China, are g...
A secondhand VW van (here the Type T3) with a large tailgate and sliding side door has become the classic choice for upcycling into a motorhome. — dpa Want your own motorhome, but don’t have the cash? Even so, your dream of freedom on four wheels can still come true if you have some DIY skills. The first thing is to find a vehicle to convert, says Constantin Hack, technology editor and motorhome expert at Auto Club Europa (ACE). He advises people to search car sale websites using their available budget and the appropriate vehicle class – usually it’s something like a van.